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![Pessimism has had it made over the past six months, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that good times are in the doghouse. For example, I’ve had an excellent car week, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/109_0375a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 International Transtar – The Star Atop A Busy Week Of Fun With Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1973 International Transtar – The Star Atop A Busy Week Of Fun With Cars
Posted on August 27, 2020 | 33 CommentsPessimism has had it made over the past six months, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that good times are in the doghouse. For example, I’ve had an excellent car week, […] -
![(first posted 8/26/2014) Certain cities are inextricably linked to the vehicles their residents made. Everyone who knows cars can pair the Michigan cities of Flint with Buick, Lansing with Oldsmobile […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1965JeepGladiator03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Jeep Gladiator J-2000 – Holy Toledo!")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Jeep Gladiator J-2000 – Holy Toledo!
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 70 Comments(first posted 8/26/2014) Certain cities are inextricably linked to the vehicles their residents made. Everyone who knows cars can pair the Michigan cities of Flint with Buick, Lansing with Oldsmobile […] -
![The tradition of open days at the Nurburgring is old. As is the tradition of wiping out, especially at this tricky little corner. Watch the thrills and spills! And rear […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: Oversteer In Action! Rear Engines and Swing Axles Show Their Stuff! Thrills and Spills on the Nurburgring, 1970")
CC Video: Oversteer In Action! Rear Engines and Swing Axles Show Their Stuff! Thrills and Spills on the Nurburgring, 1970
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 26 CommentsThe tradition of open days at the Nurburgring is old. As is the tradition of wiping out, especially at this tricky little corner. Watch the thrills and spills! And rear […] -
![Imagine my surprise when, while driving along a local street in my town, I spotted this sleek white beauty! It’s a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door hardtop, one of only 4,099 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200823_104215-1_resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1960 Chrysler Saratoga Hardtop–Peak American Space Age?")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1960 Chrysler Saratoga Hardtop–Peak American Space Age?
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 56 CommentsImagine my surprise when, while driving along a local street in my town, I spotted this sleek white beauty! It’s a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door hardtop, one of only 4,099 […] -
![I just barely caught this pristine Olds Calais in traffic the other day. Very nice! It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of these lovely N-Bodies. And in such […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CC-423-024-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: 1985 Olds Calais Supreme – MALAISE")
On The Go Outtake: 1985 Olds Calais Supreme – MALAISE
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 31 CommentsI just barely caught this pristine Olds Calais in traffic the other day. Very nice! It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of these lovely N-Bodies. And in such […] -
Cohort Pic(k)s of the Day: These Former Packard and Hillman Dealers Still Have Their Signs
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 15 CommentsCurtis Perry found a couple of long-defunct dealerships in his many travels through the small towns of the West, including this former Packard store. -
![The Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/c7-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World")
COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 27 CommentsThe Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […] -
![(first posted 8/25/2014) Where does one even begin when describing the top of the line, final Mustang II? The car is already somewhat polarizing, and then one must deal with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1978 Mustang II King Cobra – The First 5.0 And A Screaming Cobra")
Car Show Classic: 1978 Mustang II King Cobra – The First 5.0 And A Screaming Cobra
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 90 Comments(first posted 8/25/2014) Where does one even begin when describing the top of the line, final Mustang II? The car is already somewhat polarizing, and then one must deal with […] -
![Here’s a mixed load: in addition to a variety of Dodge/Plymouth branded Mitsubishis, there’s a Jag hiding in there. And there’s no less than two Plymouth/Dodge Colt Wagons, rebadged Mitsubishi […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5552596023_5692f2e056_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Carrier of the Day: A Lone Jaguar Hiding in a Load of Plymouth/Dodge Branded Mitsubishis")
Car Carrier of the Day: A Lone Jaguar Hiding in a Load of Plymouth/Dodge Branded Mitsubishis
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 6 CommentsHere’s a mixed load: in addition to a variety of Dodge/Plymouth branded Mitsubishis, there’s a Jag hiding in there. And there’s no less than two Plymouth/Dodge Colt Wagons, rebadged Mitsubishi […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Bronco II and Dodge Raider – Old School Compact SUVs
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 10 Commentsposted by Matt Z -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1999-Volkswagen-Cabrio-GLS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 6 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![Once upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4542.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet")
Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 34 CommentsOnce upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […] -
![I grew up having an irrational fear of dogs. I love them now, but for much of my early childhood, I had avoided coming into contact with canines of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20843407726_271219d76a_o-1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-SS396-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 – Watchdog")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 – Watchdog
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 34 CommentsI grew up having an irrational fear of dogs. I love them now, but for much of my early childhood, I had avoided coming into contact with canines of […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2011) This is what happens when you fail to stay on task: I was researching the transition of DKW to Audi, and got distracted with the fact that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/HD-1956-Hummer-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "The First Wheeled Hummer (And My Only One): Harley Davidson’s Little (DKW) Two-Stroke")
The First Wheeled Hummer (And My Only One): Harley Davidson’s Little (DKW) Two-Stroke
Posted on August 24, 2020 | 37 Comments(first posted 10/19/2011) This is what happens when you fail to stay on task: I was researching the transition of DKW to Audi, and got distracted with the fact that […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2011) Seeing that it’s a DKW and not a Chevrolet, some of you might be tempted to skip this CC. If you must, but know that this is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CC-151-031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958 DKW Sonderklasse 3=6 (F94) – The Proto-Audi")
Curbside Classic: 1958 DKW Sonderklasse 3=6 (F94) – The Proto-Audi
Posted on August 24, 2020 | 93 Comments(first posted 11/1/2011) Seeing that it’s a DKW and not a Chevrolet, some of you might be tempted to skip this CC. If you must, but know that this is […]
